2021 Baptiste Cousin (Le Batossay), 'Ouech' Cousin', Vin de France, Loire Jacky Blot Vineyard: Sonrisa Vineyard in Zillah

Vineyard: Sonrisa Vineyard in Zillah

Fermented in stainless steel for about ten days with periodic punching down of the cap

2016 Chateau Beychevelle Saint-Julien

2019 Daterra 'Portela do Vento'

96 cases produced

2021 Baptiste Cousin (Le Batossay), 'Ouech' Cousin', Vin de France, Loire Jacky Blot Vineyard: Sonrisa Vineyard in ZillahVarieties: Grolleau Noir Vineyard: loam, biodynamically farmed by Baptiste himself. Planted in 1974 (these are the vines that Baptistes father Olivier used to make the le Cousin Grolleau) Making of: Whole cluster fermentation for 14 days, then 6 months of elevage in large old barrels. Unfined, unfiltered, zero SO2 added. Personality: juicy, refreshing and beautifully savage